Qualifications

Develop the trade leaders of tomorrow with our awards and degree courses.

Ranging from school level to a Master’s degree, there’s something for everyone, no matter what stage of your career you’re at. Our courses can be taken online, alongside your work commitments, and are delivered by some of the UK’s leading trade experts to the highest academic standards – the Chartered Institute is an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual.

What are you looking for?

Introductory (Level 3)

  • Level 3: Customs Practitioner Award (2nd edition)
  • Level 3: Export Controls Award
  • Level 3: Certificate in International Trade
  • Level 3: Certificate in Excise Practices and Procedures

Intermediate (Level 4)

  • Level 4: Customs Practitioner Award
  • Level 4: Diploma in International Trade
  • Level 4: Export Controls Award

Advanced (Level 5 and Master's)

  • Level 5: Diploma in International Trade
  • Level 5: Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations
  • Master's in Export Management and International Trade
  • MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations

Specialist

Quals
  • Award in International Transport and Documentation
  • Award in Trade Finance Solutions
  • Award in Finance of International Trade
  • Award in International Marketing

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Testimonials

Anthony Franey

The experience, knowledge and accompanying qualification I've gained from the Level 5: Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations has laid a solid foundation for a bright career in commercial customs and compliance.

Communication from tutors has been excellent, including one-to-one sessions for queries both directly on the course content and to ask advice on how to tackle real-world problem scenarios.

Anthony Franey Royal Mail Group, Import lead
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The Level 5 Diploma in World Customs Compliance & Regulations helped me move my career from simply doing customs work to truly understanding the profession.

It gave me the structure and knowledge to think more strategically about international trade and compliance, enabling me to identify risks and make more informed decisions.

Nourhan Yakout BT Group - CCS-UK, Customs & Supply Chain Compliance Specialist
Vicki Smith

The Level 3: Certificate in International Trade has helped me to gain confidence in studying again and in the end gave me a clearer understanding of the complex nature of international trading.

I was unsure about returning to studying after over 20 years, the tutors and course material have made this the right choice for me.

Viki Smith Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK) Limited, Export customer service coordinator
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The Level 4 Diploma in International Trade has helped me move my career from a 'job' to a profession. 

It’s been like an escalator to a new level of international trade understanding. The tutors were instrumental in helping me explore what I was capable of.

Jack McGinnes AMCIEx Nexus Cargo Wholesale, Business Development Manager
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The knowledge and skills I obtained from the qualifications I have achieved were instrumental in my career development.

For future students, I can attest that the investment is deeply rewarding, transforming not only your professional trajectory but also your personal outlook on the world. 

Rebecca Crawshaw OptaSense Limited, Trade compliance manager
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